Container lid

Abstract

A container lid (10) including a base (11) having a rim (13) adapted to fit onto a container, a raised section projecting above the rim, the raised section including an inverted recess (15), a domed cover (12) attached to the raised section (14) above the recess to create a compartment (24) within and of substantially the same depth as the container lid, and releasable sealing means between the cover and the raised section to provide access to the compartment.

Having described my invention what I claim is: 
     
       1. A container lid assembly comprising a base having a rim adapted to fit onto a container, a raised section projecting above the rim, the raised section including a recess, a cover with a raised top, the cover being attached to the raised section above the recess so that the raised top of the cover and the recess cooperate to create a compartment within, and of substantially the same depth as, the container lid assembly, and releasable sealing means between the cover and the raised section for providing access to the compartment, the compartment being spherical and being positioned centrally of the lid assembly. 
     
     
       2. The container lid assembly according to claim 1 wherein the sealing means comprises a tear-off seal positioned between the cover and the raised section. 
     
     
       3. The container lid assembly according to claim 1 wherein the sealing means comprises a shrink-on annular seal that fits on the joint between the cover and the raised section, the seal being capable of being torn off to release the cover. 
     
     
       4. The container lid assembly according to claim 1 wherein the base and cover are molded in plastic. 
     
     
       5. The container lid assembly according to claim 1 wherein the raised section has a frusto-conical wall portion. 
     
     
       6. The container lid assembly according to claim 5 wherein the frusto-conical wall portion is provided with an arcuate cut-out that terminates in a planar ledge at the base of the raised section, the ledge being adapted to facilitate entry of a drinking straw.